Knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia

To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. We followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we con...

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Published in:Saudi medical journal 2018-10, Vol.39 (10), p.981-989
Main Authors: Alanazi, Faisal K, Alotaibi, Jazi S, Paliadelis, Penny, Alqarawi, Nada, Alsharari, Abdalkarem, Albagawi, Bander
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Diabetes
Diabetes Complications - epidemiology
Diabetes Complications - psychology
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus - epidemiology
Diabetes Mellitus - psychology
Health behavior
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Personnel
Health Policy
Humans
Knowledge
Medical students
Public opinion
Risk Factors
Saudi Arabia - epidemiology
Saudi Arabians
Students
Students, Medical
Systematic Review
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Summary:To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. We followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we conducted literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, BIOSIS Citation Index, and Web of Science using the following keywords: "Knowledge" OR "Awareness" AND "Diabetes Mellitus" AND "Saudi Arabia." Records were screened, and relevant studies were selected and synthesized narratively. Nineteen articles are included in our systematic review. These studies included the following populations: DM patients (n=13), healthcare workers (n=3), medical students (n=1), secondary school students (n=1), and general population (n=1). Most studies found a lack of public awareness of the risk factors and complications of DM. Among medical students and healthcare workers, knowledge about the epidemiology of the disease and angle of insulin injection was deficient. This review highlights the need for increased knowledge and awareness of DM among the Saudi population. The means of improving knowledge and awareness of DM needs to be integrated into existing healthcare systems and processes to better inform patients, families and communities about this chronic disease.
ISSN:0379-5284
1658-3175
DOI:10.15537/smj.2018.10.22938